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Aaron Ekblad: Barrie’s “Exceptional” Talent
Aaron Ekblad became the first defenseman ever granted “exceptional player” status in CHL history last spring. Currently a defenseman for the Barrie Colts of the Ontario Hockey League, Ekblad is...
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Joe Thornton’s Offense Becoming Jumbo-Sized
Maybe Joe Thornton reads The Hockey Writers. On August 9th, I wrote an article entitled “Joey the Kid Needs Six Shooter to Tame the Wild, Wild West”. The piece postulated...
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The OHL Rundown – November 7th
OHL HONOURS TOP PERFORMERS OF THE MONTH OF OCTOBER The OHL announced earlier in the week that Nail Yakupov (Sarnia Sting), Dougie Hamilton (Niagara Ice Dogs), Artur Gavrus (Owen Sound...
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Nick Ebert: America’s Top NHL Draft Prospect
Originally from Livingston, New Jersey, Nick Ebert has taken his game to a whole new level in the last few years. Ebert was playing in the USHL with the Waterloo...
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Fantasy Chutes And Ladders: A Spooky Edition
Welcome to our “Halloween Edition” on The Hockey Writers kindly dubbed “Chutes And Ladders”. Riding the fortunes of a fantasy hockey team can be a lot like the original...
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Red Wings Look To Future, Extend Niklas Kronwall
While looking to answer questions on the ice following their 4 straight losses, the Detroit Red Wings organization have answered a major question off the ice, extending defenseman Niklas Kronwall...
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The OHL Rundown – October 31st
HAPPY HALLOWEEN TO ALL THE OHL FANS OUT THERE! ATTACK OWNERS HAND OUT CHAMPIONSHIP RINGS The Owen Sound Attack received their long-awaited championship rings in a private ceremony where 56 silver...
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Norris Trophy Mythology: Nicklas Lidstrom’s Quest For Number Eight
In any conversation about the most prolific defencemen of all time you will undoubtedly hear the mention of names like Bobby Orr, Doug Harvey, Raymond Borque, and Paul Coffey. Along...
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Seven Things about David Booth
The newest member of the Vancouver Canucks has yet to make a significant impact on the ice. Since arriving, in 43 shifts over 32:13 of ice time against the Edmonton...
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Tampa Bay Lightning to Keep Their Young Star
He’s staying. After suiting up for nine games with the Tampa Bay Lightning, Brett Connolly was told by Bolts’ GM, Steve Yzerman, that he’ll be remaining in the NHL for...
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Griffin Reinhart: There’s No Need To Rush Him
Like Father, Like Son The sky is the limit for 2012 NHL Draft prospect Griffin Reinhart. This six-foot four, two hundred pound blueliner from the Edmonton Oil Kings has all...
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The OHL Rundown – October 24th
DEVILS PROSPECT HEADING TO THE OHL? New Jersey Devils’ 2010 second round pick (38th) Jon Merrill was suspended twelve games prior to the season by the University of Michigan Wolverines...